{"id":28791,"date":"2013-10-23T07:00:20","date_gmt":"2013-10-23T12:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=28791"},"modified":"2013-10-23T09:17:25","modified_gmt":"2013-10-23T14:17:25","slug":"bcbs-hosting-jmst-v-c-mtgs-health-care-reform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=28791","title":{"rendered":"BCBS Hosting Valley City Health Care Reform Meeting Oct 23"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/BCBS.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7542\" alt=\"BCBS\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/BCBS-300x202.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/BCBS-300x202.jpg 300w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/BCBS-259x175.jpg 259w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/BCBS.jpg 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>FARGO, N.D.<\/b> (KCSi-T.V. News Oct. 2, 2013) \u2014 Knowing that changes in health care reform is generating many questions, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bcbsnd.com\/\">Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota<\/a> (BCBSND) is hosting a series of information sessions for individuals and families in October. BCBSND has made efforts to educate a variety of groups, including employers, agents, brokers and consumers for the past two years through seminars, forums and other avenues; these sessions are an extension of those educational efforts. The statewide information sessions will explain the changes and the impact of the law, commonly referred to as \u201cObamacare,\u201d on health insurance coverage, choices and costs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>BCBSND will host sessions in eight different cities across the state of North Dakota.\u00a0 All meetings are free and open to both BCBSND members and non-members. The sessions are generally geared toward those who buy their own health insurance, are uninsured or are not offered coverage by their employer. Interested individuals can choose from two sessions each day. Morning sessions are scheduled from 8:30 \u2013 10:00 a.m. and the afternoon sessions are scheduled from 4:30 \u2013 6:00 p.m. at these cities and locations:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oct. 23 \u2013 Valley City, <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=280+Winter+Show+Road,+Valley+City,+ND&amp;hl=en&amp;sll=48.155695,-103.651733&amp;sspn=0.012482,0.009506&amp;oq=280+Winter+Show+Road&amp;gl=us&amp;hnear=280+Winter+Show+Rd+W,+Valley+City,+North+Dakota+58072&amp;t=m&amp;z=16\">AmericInn Lodge &amp; Suites<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Each session will feature frequently asked questions noted by individuals and families who are facing new choices. Topics covered will include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The impact of the federal requirement that most Americans have health insurance<\/li>\n<li>What \u201cessential benefits\u201d are included in every new health insurance plan<\/li>\n<li>How to determine eligibility for the federal tax credit to help pay for your health insurance<\/li>\n<li>Important factors that will affect your coverage plan choices<\/li>\n<li>Critical dates for enrollment<\/li>\n<li>Shopping for the right health plan for your individual or family situation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Pre-registration is encouraged because of limited seating at each location. Interested individuals can submit specific questions in advance as well as register online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.itstartswithbluend.com\/\">www.ItStartsWithBlueND.com<\/a> or by calling 800-280-2583. Complete information, addresses and maps of each meeting location are also available on the website. The sessions are part of the member-owned company\u2019s on-going commitment to keep North Dakotans informed about changes in the health care system and health insurance in North Dakota.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FARGO, N.D. (KCSi-T.V. News Oct. 2, 2013) \u2014 Knowing that changes in health care reform is generating many questions, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) is hosting a series of information sessions for individuals and families in October. 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